{"product_id":"tele-vue-delite-7mm-62-eyepiece","title":"Tele Vue DeLite 7mm 62° Eyepiece - 1.25\"","description":"\u003cul class=\"DAV-feature-list\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e7mm Focal Length\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e62° Apparent Field of View\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1.25\" Barrel Diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e20mm Eye Relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e7.9mm Field Stop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFAQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDownloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWarranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n  \u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section-center\"\u003e\n          \u003ch2\u003eTele Vue DeLite 7mm 62° Eyepiece - 1.25\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe Tele Vue DeLite 7mm is engineered as a compact, lightweight evolution of the Delos series, utilizing optical advancements derived from the Ethos project to achieve high-contrast performance in a 1.25-inch format. By scaling the design to a 62° apparent field, this optic maintains the pure image quality of the Delos while reducing total mass to 7.4 oz. It serves as a technically precise solution for observers requiring long eye relief and Dioptrx compatibility in a portable mechanical footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003e20mm Eye Relief and Adjustable Locking Eyeguard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe Tele Vue DeLite 7mm is engineered with a constant 20mm eye relief and a sliding mechanical housing to ensure consistent, comfortable eye placement for all observers. This long-relief design allows eyeglass wearers to maintain enough clearance to see the entire 62° field without contact between spectacles and the eyepiece. By locking the eyeguard at the specific height required for your eye's anatomy, you effectively eliminate the blackouts and \"kidney-beaning\" caused by improper eye positioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSliding Locking Eyeguard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a physical hard-stop to secure the optimal eye point for consistent viewing sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDioptrx Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrates directly with Tele Vue Dioptrx lenses to resolve eyesight astigmatism while maintaining the ergonomic benefits of long eye relief.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003e7.9mm Field Stop and High-Power Magnification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eWith a 7.9mm field stop, the Tele Vue DeLite 7mm is optimized for high-magnification observation of planetary detail, double stars, and lunar features. In an 8-inch f\/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain, this eyepiece produces 285x magnification, delivering the scale necessary to resolve the Cassini Division or rilles on the lunar surface. The 62° field format is physically smaller than the Delos or Nagler lines, facilitating easier balance on lightweight mounts and compact travel telescopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-bg-light\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-section\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eOperational Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eObservers often evaluate the Tele Vue DeLite 7mm against wider-field designs based on weight, eye relief, and specific telescope requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. 7mm Nagler Type 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Nagler provides an 82° field but limits eye relief to 12mm, whereas the DeLite 7mm provides 20mm of eye relief for superior eyeglass compatibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. 6mm Delos:\u003c\/strong\u003e While the Delos offers a 72° field and 20mm eye relief, the DeLite 7mm is significantly more compact and lighter, improving balance on smaller tracking mounts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes the Tele Vue 7mm DeLite provide enough eye relief for eyeglasses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003eTele Vue 7mm DeLite\u003c\/strong\u003e features a constant \u003cstrong\u003e20mm eye relief\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is specifically designed to allow spectacle wearers to see the entire 62° apparent field without removing their glasses. The adjustable sliding eyeguard allows users to lock in the exact height needed to eliminate blackouts caused by improper eye positioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eHow does the Tele Vue 7mm DeLite compare to the 7mm Nagler Type 6?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTele Vue 7mm DeLite\u003c\/strong\u003e prioritizes eye relief (20mm) and absolute on-axis contrast over the wider 82° field of the Nagler. While the Nagler offers a more immersive \"spacewalk\" feel, the DeLite’s \u003cstrong\u003e62° field\u003c\/strong\u003e and simpler lens geometry often result in better scatter control for planetary observers and those using eyeglass correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eIs the Tele Vue 7mm DeLite suitable for planetary viewing in an f\/10 SCT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIn a standard 8-inch f\/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain, the \u003cstrong\u003eTele Vue 7mm DeLite\u003c\/strong\u003e yields 285x magnification and a \u003cstrong\u003e0.7mm exit pupil\u003c\/strong\u003e. This configuration is highly effective for resolving detail on \u003cstrong\u003eJupiter\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eSaturn\u003c\/strong\u003e during nights of steady atmospheric seeing, though it may be too high for frequent use under turbulent conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eCan the Tele Vue 7mm DeLite be used for bino-viewing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTele Vue 7mm DeLite\u003c\/strong\u003e is an industry-standard choice for binoviewers due to its \u003cstrong\u003eslim 1.9-inch housing diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e, which provides ample space for most interpupillary distances. Its light weight (7.5 oz) also helps prevent balance issues and strain on the binoviewer’s internal prisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"DAV-accordion-Q\"\u003eDoes the Tele Vue 7mm DeLite show \"kidney-beaning\" or spherical aberration of the exit pupil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"DAV-accordion-A\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTele Vue 7mm DeLite\u003c\/strong\u003e is optically corrected to minimize spherical aberration of the exit pupil, significantly reducing the \"kidney-bean\" effect common in long-eye-relief eyepieces. Proper use of the \u003cstrong\u003esliding eyeguard\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures the eye remains at the correct focal point to keep the field fully illuminated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"DAV-specifications\"\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApparent Field of View\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEye Relief\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField Stop Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrel Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          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